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Israel Signals Potential Strikes on Lebanese Infrastructure if Hezbollah Joins U.S.-Iran Conflict

In what was described as an indirect message, Israel signaled on Tuesday that civilian infrastructure could be targeted “hard” if Hezbollah were to take part in any potential war between the United States and Iran, according to a report by Reuters. The warning comes amid growing speculation over a possible U.S. military strike on ...

Let Lebanon Debate Peace

The majority of Lebanese oppose peace with Israel, and elected officials who pursue normalization with the Jewish state risk political suicide. Nevertheless, popular rejection of peace does not justify censoring its proponents. The very purpose of open public debate is to allow minority positions to argue their case, sway doubters, alter ...

Netanyahu Says If Iran Attacks, ‘We Will Respond With a Force They Cannot Even Imagine’

On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterates Israel’s position towards a conflict scenario with Iran, stating that the country is ready to use heavy force against Iran if it attacks. In a speech at the Knesset, he remarked that “if Iran makes a mistake–perhaps the most serious mistake in its history–and ...

U.S. Embassy Evacuates Staff from Beirut as Regional Tensions Rise

The U.S. State Department ordered the department of non-emergency U.S. government personnel from the U.S. embassy in Beirut on Monday.  “The Department of State has ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members from U.S. Embassy Beirut. We continuously assess the security environment, and ...

Iran May Activate Regional Allies if U.S. Launches Major Strikes

Iran could direct allied armed groups to target U.S. interests worldwide if President Donald Trump authorizes large-scale military action against Tehran, according to U.S. and Western officials cited by The New York Times. The newspaper reported that while no specific attack plans have been identified, intelligence services have detected an ...

Hezbollah Intensifies Internal Military Meetings Under IRGC Supervision

Hezbollah has ramped up military and security preparations amid fears of a potential Israeli or U.S. strike, with sources telling Al Arabiya and Al Hadath that senior IRGC personnel recently arrived in Lebanon to oversee the buildup. These officers are reportedly holding regular meetings with Hezbollah operatives across Lebanon, offering direct ...

Hezbollah MP Urges Lebanese State to Rethink Security Approach After Deadly Israeli Strikes

Lebanon’s fragile security situation came back into sharp focus Saturday after Israeli air and naval strikes killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens of others in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, prompting renewed condemnation and government criticism from Hezbollah MPs.  Rami Abu Hamdan, a member of parliament affiliated with Hezbollah, ...

Trump at Board of Peace: ‘We Have to Solve the Problem of Lebanon’

President Trump stated that the situation in Lebanon remains an obstacle for U.S. interests in the region, but is a relatively small problem compared to reconstruction in Gaza and the Iranian nuclear issue.  “The only thing right now that’s standing in the way: we have Lebanon, with certain things that we’re working on that ...

Hezbollah Readies Its Electoral Machine After War Losses

Whether Lebanon’s parliamentary elections are held on time in May or postponed, Hezbollah’s electoral machine appears to be in a state of full readiness. While the party commands the largest popular base within the Shia community, maintaining a wide lead over its closest ally, the Amal Movement, this electoral advantage has not bred ...

Praise or Pressure: What CENTCOM's Commendation for the LAF Tells Lebanon

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Brad Cooper’s praise of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) for uncovering a "massive underground tunnel" near the southern border represents far more than routine diplomatic protocol. While his February 9 statement commended the LAF, it implicitly contested the Lebanese army’s announcement the previous month ...

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Weapons Depots in Southern Lebanon

Israel struck several areas of southern Lebanon early Thursday morning targeting Hezbollah weapon depots, missile launchers, and other military sites, the Israel Defense Forces said. According to Lebanese media, the strikes took place in the Jabal al-Reihan region and near the village of Yaroun. “Among the targets struck were weapons ...